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• Title:Measurement and evaluation in human performance / James R. Morrow, Jr., Dale P. Mood, James G. Disch, Minsoo Kang.
  
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• Author/Creator:Morrow, James R., Jr., 1947- author.
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Mood, Dale, author.
  Disch, James G., 1947- author.
  Kang, Minsoo (Physical education teacher), author.
  
• Published/Created:Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2016]
  

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  • Call Number: QP301 .M3755 2016
    
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  • Call Number: QT255 .M428 2016
    
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• Library of Congress Subjects:Physical fitness--Measurement.
  Physical fitness--Testing.
  
• Medical Subjects: Physical Fitness.
  Athletic Performance.
  Monitoring, Physiologic--methods.
  
• Edition:Fifth edition.
  
• Description:xv, 463 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
  
• Summary:"Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Fifth Edition With Web Study Guide," leads students through the fundamentals of collecting and analyzing data of human performance and applying their results to real-life situations. Focusing on the core concepts of reliability and validity of data, the text provides all the necessary tools for evidence-based decision making that can be applied to physical therapy, allied health professions, kinesiology, sport and exercise science, physical education, health, and fitness.
  
• Notes:Preceded by Measurement and evaluation in human performance / James R. Morrow Jr. ... [et al.]. 4th ed. c2011.
  Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9781450470438 hardcover
  1450470432 hardcover
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. I Introduction to Tests and Measurements in Human Performance
  ch. 1 Concepts in Tests and Measurements
  Nature of Measurement and Evaluation
  Purposes of Measurement, Testing, and Evaluation
  Reliability and Validity
  Domains of Human Performance
  Summary
  ch. 2 Using Technology in Measurement and Evaluation
  Using Computers to Analyze Data
  Using SPSS
  Downloading Data Matrices
  Summary
  pt. II Basic Statistical Concepts
  ch. 3 Descriptive Statistics and the Normal Distribution
  Scales of Measurement
  Summation Notation
  Reporting Data
  Central Tendency
  Distribution Shapes
  Variability
  Standard Scores
  Normal-Curve Areas (z-Table)
  Summary
  ch. 4 Correlation and Prediction
  Correlation Coefficient
  Calculating r
  Prediction
  Multiple Correlation or Multiple Regression
  Summary
  ch. 5 Inferential Statistics
  Hypothesis Testing
  Independent and Dependent Variables
  Overview of Hypotheses Testing and Inferential Statistics
  Selected Statistical Tests
  Summary
  pt. III Reliability and Validity Theory
  ch. 6 Norm-Referenced Reliability and Validity
  Reliability
  Validity
  Applied Reliability and Validity Measures
  Estimating Agreement Between Measures Using the Bland-Altman Method
  Summary
  ch. 7 Criterion-Referenced Reliability and Validity
  Developing Criterion-Referenced Standards
  Development of Criterion-Referenced Testing
  Statistical Analysis of Criterion-Referenced Tests
  Statistical Techniques to Use With Criterion-Referenced Tests
  Criterion-Referenced Testing Examples
  Applying Criterion-Referenced Standards to Epidemiology
  Summary
  pt. IV Human Performance Applications
  ch. 8 Developing Written Tests and Surveys
  Planning the Test
  Constructing and Scoring the Test
  Administering the Test
  Analyzing the Test
  Item Analysis
  Sources of Written Tests
  Questionnaires and Surveys
  Summary
  ch. 9 Physical Fitness and Activity Assessment in Adults / Allen W. Jackson
  Health-Related Physical Fitness
  Establishing the Risk for Fitness Testing
  Measuring Aerobic Capacity
  Measuring Body Composition
  Measuring Muscular Strength and Endurance
  Measuring Flexibility
  Health-Related Fitness Batteries
  Physical Fitness Assessment in Older Adults
  Older Adult Fitness Battery
  Special Populations
  Measuring Physical Activity
  Certification Programs
  Summary
  ch. 10 Physical Fitness and Activity Assessment in Youth / Allen W. Jackson
  Health-Related Fitness and Motor Fitness
  Norm-Referenced Versus Criterion-Referenced Standards
  Normative Data
  Youth Fitness Test Batteries
  Fitnessgram
  Enhancing Reliable and Valid Fitness Test Results With Children
  Special Children
  Institute of Medicine Recommendations for Youth Fitness Assessment
  Measuring Physical Activity in Youth
  Summary
  ch. 11 Assessment of Sport Skills and Motor Abilities
  Guidelines for Sport Skills and Motor Performance Tests
  Effective Testing Procedures
  Developing Psychomotor Tests
  Issues in Skills Testing
  Skills Test Classification
  Testing Motor Abilities
  Purposes of Human Performance Analysis
  Sports Analytics
  Summary
  ch. 12 Psychological Measurements in Sports and Exercise / Joseph F. Kerns
  Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement and Mental Health
  Trait Versus State Measures
  General Versus Sport-Specific Measures
  Cautions in Using Psychological Tests
  Quantitative Versus Qualitative Measurement
  Scales Used in Sport Psychology
  Psychological Skills
  Scales Used in Exercise Psychology
  General Psychological Scales Used in Sport and Exercise
  Summary
  ch. 13 Classroom Grading: A Summative Evaluation
  Evaluations and Standards
  Process of Grading
  Determining Instructional Objectives
  Consistency in Grading
  Grading Mechanics
  Summary
  ch. 14 Performance-Based Assessment: Alternative Ways to Assess Student Learning / Jacalyn L. Lund
  Impetus for Developing a New Type of Assessment
  Types of Performance-Based Assessment
  Establishing Criteria for Performance-Based Assessments
  Subjectivity: A Criticism of Performance-Based Assessments
  Selecting Appropriate Performance-Based Assessments
  Issues to Consider When Developing Performance-Based Assessments
  Improving Assessment Practices in Physical Education Settings
  Summary.